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‘Vaginal seeding’ practice comes with risks
A practice seen in a proof-of-concept study to aid microbial transfer to newborns is being requested by some mothers facing a C-section, despite...
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Stronger evidence links Zika to Guillain-Barré syndrome
A case-control study links GBS cases to Zika infections seen during a French Polynesia outbreak.
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Stronger Evidence Links Zika to Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Key clinical point: Acute infection with Zika virus in French Polynesia was associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Major finding: Among GBS...
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ACA accelerated hospital readmission reduction efforts
Hospital readmissions have declined in recent years for three conditions targeted under the Affordable Care Act, with smaller declines for other...
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Zika virus found in amniotic fluid
A case study conducted in Brazil revealed the presence of Zika virus in the amniotic fluid of two pregnant women, suggesting that the virus can...
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Recent active asthma raises AAA rupture risk
Data from large cohorts add weight to a suspected inflammatory link between asthma and abdominal aortic aneurysm; older patients with asthma...
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Recent Active Asthma Raises AAA Rupture Risk
Key clinical point: Older patients with a recent asthma diagnosis, particularly men, should be checked for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Major...
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Ocular symptoms accompany microcephaly in Brazilian newborns
A previously unrecognized series of ocular symptoms may be linked to congenital Zika infection, according to a study of 29 infants in Brazil.
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TEP hernia repair superior to Lichtenstein in pain outcomes
In a comparison of two common hernia repair methods, the endoscopic approach was favored in terms of self-reported patient pain and disability.
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More than 15% of reproductive age women use antidepressants
Women between the ages of 35 and 44 years made up the largest share of those filling an antidepressant prescription. The most commonly filled...
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More Than 15% of Reproductive Age Women Use Antidepressants
Key clinical point: About 15% of reproductive-age women use antidepressants each year. Major finding: A total of 15.4% of women aged 15-44 years...
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Pain scores point to hospital quality in colorectal surgery
Patient-reported pain scores may reflect broader features of a hospital’s surgical performance.
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Chlorthalidone controls blood pressure longer than HCTZ
While standard hydrochlorothiazide has been the more widely prescribed diuretic treatment for essential hypertension for decades, control is...
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Step therapy and biologics: An easier road ahead?
Payers’ fail-first policies pose special concerns for clinicians treating with biologic therapies. Until these become cheaper, navigating them...